Former BBC Midlands radio host Nonny James dies
Former BBC local radio presenter in the midlands, Nonny James, has died.
Adam Brown takes over John Kennedy’s Radio X late show
Former Capital and XS Manchester presenter Adam Brown is joining Radio X from next week to host the 10pm-1am show Monday to Thursday.
BBC racing correspondent bows out with 5 Live special
BBC Radio 5 Live has broadcast an hour-long special featuring Cornelius Lysaght, who’s leaving the corporation this week after almost 30 years.
Aasmah Mir leaves Radio 4’s Saturday Live after six years
BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live presenter Aasmah Mir has hosted her final edition of the show, after announcing her departure on social media.
Prime Minister’s sister Rachel Johnson joins LBC
The journalist and broadcaster Rachel Johnson – who also happens to be the Prime Minister’s sister – is joining LBC to present a new Friday evening programme.
Christian O’Connell goes national in Australia
Christian O’Connell is to host a new daily national night show from April 27th Australian Radio Network’s Pure Gold Network.
Calls for Arqiva to be broken up or regulated
Love Sport Radio owner Kelvin MacKenzie is calling for changes to the way Arqiva does business, saying the monopoly business needs to be broken up or regulated.
Radio Caroline pays tribute to founder Ronan O’Rahilly
Ronan O’Rahilly, the founder of the pirate station Radio Caroline has died at the age of 79.
BBC Radio 4 commissions Louis Theroux series
BBC Radio 4 has commissioned filmmaker Louis Theroux to host his first radio and podcast series.
Rob Charles returns with Radio Tamworth weekend show
Community station Radio Tamworth has hired presenter Rob Charles to host a weekend show.
Ofcom appoints Kevin Bakhurst as executive board member
Ofcom has appointed former BBC News Channel Controller Kevin Bakhurst to its Board.
Greg Burns moves to new Hits Radio afternoon show
Changes at Hits Radio in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic include breakfast co-host Greg Burns moving to a new afternoon show.
Elinor Hamilton offers Tales from the Tannoy
Voice-Over Elinor Hamilton has launched a new podcast series called Tales from the Tannoy.
Virgin Radio to air Pete Mitchell tribute this weekend
A special show to celebrate the life and career of radio presenter Pete Mitchell, hosted by Chris Evans, will be broadcast on Virgin Radio UK on Sunday evening.
James Heming joins Sittingbourne radio station SFM
Former Heart Kent and Invicta Radio presenter James Heming is joining Sittingbourne’s community radio station 106.9 SFM.